As promised, here is my list of recommended products that will change the way you look at skincare. These are all products that I, myself have been using since I arrived here at NY Face Place, this past September. Full disclosure… When I started here and saw we had our own line, I was worried… I was thinking to myself “What if I don’t like the products? What if they loaded with ingredients that I don’t think should be in our skincare products?” BUT… to my surprise, I tried the products and I was blown away by their quality, ingredients and most importantly their results. I absolutely love every product listed in this blog entry. I have spent time with the laboratory reps learning about these products, and have hand-picked some of what we carry now. So, without further ado, let’s get into it!
Get. A. Cleanser!
Everyone in the world needs a cleanser, please wash your faces people! I hear every method of washing… water, bar soap, cleansing wipes. Hearing these responses, makes me cringe. Everyone needs to get themselves a good cleanser!! Cleansing is vital for removing impurities, excess surface oil and makeup, and prepares the skin for everything that follows. Choose a gentle cleanser appropriate for your skin type, avoiding harsh ingredients that can strip away natural oils. I am currently using all 3 of the cleansers we carry here. They are all excellent, and I use each one at different times of the day or for different conditions.
- NY Face Place, Green Tea Gentle Moisturizing Cleanser: Good for dry skin and sensitive skin. Mature skin would also benefit from this cleanser in the morning. This rich, soap-free cleanser soothes and hydrates skin with the power of Green Tea Polyphenols. GT Cleanser is designed to gently cleanse and moisturize without drying, to restore healthier looking skin.
- NY Face Place, Corrective Cleanser (Glycolic 5% & Salicylic 2%): Oily and acne prone skin should use cleansers with glycolic & salicylic acids. Mature skin will benefit from this cleanser at night before applying corrective serums and creams. Corrective Cleanser promotes exfoliation, removes surface oils, unclogs pores and follicles. It will smooth and tone the skin leaving irritated skin, conditioned and hydrated.
- NY Face Place, Ultra Gentle Cleanser: The perfect cleanser for ALL SKIN TYPES. Formulated with papaya enzymes to help soften the skin and a green tea & vitamin E combo to enhance the skin’s barrier. Ideal for the novice skincare user, sensitive and post-procedure skin. Who doesn’t want to promote a clear complexion?
Taking the Extra Step… Correct
Specific skin concerns such as fine lines & wrinkles, dry dull skin, acne and hyperpigmentation need to be “micro-managed” with corrective serums. Incorporating serums formulated with active ingredients like retinol, vitamin C or hyaluronic acid, can penetrate the many layers of the skin working on a cellular level to correct these concerns. Serums may work slower than you might like, but as I always tell the clients “Slow & Steady, Wins the Race”. Finding a good corrective serum is the first step, the real benefits come from sticking with your serum day in and day out. Check out my favorites.
- NY Face Place, Brightening Vitamin C Serum: (AM Routine) This triple duty antioxidant formula helps to brighten your complexion, support healthy collagen production and protect against free radicals & HEV (blue light) … I never leave my house in the morning without this!
- NY Face Place, Hyaluronic Acid Serum: (AM Routine) This ultra-hydrating serum with fractionated hyaluronic acid penetrates deep within the dermis to lock in moisture, helping to plump and rejuvenate the skin. A-MAZE-ING!!!
- NY Face Place, Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum: (PM Routine) This is the newest addition to our product line and it is fabulous!!! This gentle exfoliant visibly smooths texture, minimizes pores, reduces the signs of aging and supports collagen production with peptides, all while maintaining optimal skin hydration and balance without irritation. I like to think of this serum as an alternative to a traditional retinol. You have similar benefits/results…. AND… YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STAY OUT OF THE SUN!!!!!! YAY!!! A serum you can use ALL year round. P.S. The Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum is also safe for women who are pregnant or nursing.
Give your skin a drink… Moisturize!
Hydration is key to maintaining skin health and vitality. Moisturizer may be the easiest product to choose. Choose a moisturizer first for your skin type to replenish moisture and fortify the skin’s barrier. Consider a lighter cream for the daytime and a heavier cream for the nighttime. Look for ingredients like ceramides, glycerin, and peptides to lock in hydration and promote a smooth, supple complexion. Most moisturizers in the market today, have these ingredients. I have done a lot of reading over the years. In today’s market there are a lot of bad ingredients in skincare. Ingredients that companies are passing for good ones. Read the labels, look up ingredients that you are unsure of, take the time to make educated decisions. To get you started, these are my top ingredients to be wary of when choosing a moisturizer…
- Parabens: Preservative that are known to be endocrine disruptors
- Butylated Hydroxyanisole: This ingredient can exhibit neurotoxic effects and interfere with reproductive system development and thyroid hormone levels
- Petroleum Jelly: A highly refined biproduct of the oil industry… YUK!!
NY Face Place has 2 really lovely moisturizers that… again, I have been using non-stop since my start here. They just feel so good going on and just have the best ingredients for everything nourishing and protecting.
- NY Face Place, Lipid Replenishing Soft Cream: This intense moisturizer cream replenishes essential, natural occurring lipids to skin, improving texture, elasticity and moisture balance, resulting in a healthy skin barrier.
- NY Face Place, Restorative Moisturizer: This nourishing, moisturizing cream fortified with ceramides, peptides, antioxidants and hydrators, targets fine lines & wrinkles, improves elasticity & texture and enhances overall appearance and tone of the skin.
Eye creams are super simple, but why use them?
Since the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, it holds less moisture, which can easily diminish and lead to dryness. Eye creams tend to be thicker or use more oil than the other products to add more moisture and help to hold it longer. Eye creams tend to focus on skin conditions rather than skin types. Using an eye cream is effective when you’re younger but become more of a necessity as your skin matures. Some of the top reasons you would use an eye cream would be dark circles, fine lines, puffiness, targeted hydration and protection from the elements.
NY Face Place has a remarkable eye cream. It has powerful, skin-firming peptides paired with anti-glycation ingredients and potent antioxidants to help restore skin firming, smooth fine lines & wrinkles, and visibly reduce dark circles.
FACT: SPF is 100% necessary every day.
As discussed in November, applying sunscreen helps to safeguard our skin’s health, significantly reducing the ways sun can wreak havoc on our skin and protects us from developing major skin conditions or skin cancer.
Your skin is a reflection of your overall health and directly impacts so many aspects of your life. Being mindful of your skin’s needs and taking the required steps, you’re not just investing in your beauty— you’re investing in your well-being.
Help your skin, help you… Exfoliate
Regular exfoliation helps slough off dead skin cells, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath and will improve product penetration. I will almost always choose chemical or physical exfoliants. Depending on your skin type and needs, a licensed professional will always give the best recommendations. Please let the more aggressive exfoliation techniques be done by a professional, but if you must exfoliate at home… be mindful not to over-exfoliate as it can lead to irritation and inflammation.
If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at NY Face Place. I love talking about skin and beauty. Our consultations are complimentary and take as long as you have questions. Give a call to (516) 294-9454 and a coordinator will get you scheduled!! Hope to see you soon and to those that celebrate, have a wonderful Easter weekend!!
